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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.89 and 61.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.89 and 61.03 is: 91.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.89 = 61.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.89 = 61.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.89 × 61.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 18,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119.20/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.51

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