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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 298.54 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 298.54 and 96.25 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 298.54 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/298.54 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 298.54 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 28,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734.98/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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