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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 297.58 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 297.58 and 96.04 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 297.58 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/297.58 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 297.58 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 28,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,579.58/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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