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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 298.04 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 298.04 and 96.05 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 298.04 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/298.04 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 298.04 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 28,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,627.01/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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