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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 297.66 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 297.66 and 95.70 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 297.66 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/297.66 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 297.66 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 28,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,486.06/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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