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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 297.52 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 297.52 and 95.61 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 297.52 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/297.52 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 297.52 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 28,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445.41/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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