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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.52, 297.86 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.52, 297.86 and 95.79 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.52 : 297.86 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.52/297.86 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.52x = 297.86 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.52x = 28,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532.01/198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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