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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.14 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.14 and 96.01 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.14 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.14 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.14 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 28,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624.42/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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