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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 298.43 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 298.43 and 96.17 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 298.43 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/298.43 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 298.43 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 28,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.05/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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