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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 297.01 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 297.01 and 68 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 297.01 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/297.01 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 297.01 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 20,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196.68/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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