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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 297.33 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 297.33 and 68.17 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 297.33 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/297.33 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 297.33 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 20,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268.99/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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