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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 297.24 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 297.24 and 61.21 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 297.24 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/297.24 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 297.24 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 18,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194.06/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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