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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 298.23 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 298.23 and 96.06 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 298.23 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/298.23 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 298.23 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 28,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,647.97/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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