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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 297.25 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 297.25 and 68.17 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 297.25 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/297.25 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 297.25 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 20,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262.05/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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