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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 298.22 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 298.22 and 96.05 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 298.22 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/298.22 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 298.22 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 28,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,642.06/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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