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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 297.72 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 297.72 and 95.83 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 297.72 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/297.72 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 297.72 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 28,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530.51/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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