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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 298.45 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 298.45 and 96.20 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 298.45 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/298.45 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 298.45 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 28,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710.89/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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