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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 298.26 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 298.26 and 96.05 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 298.26 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/298.26 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 298.26 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 28,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,646.38/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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