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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.32 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.32 and 68.21 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.32 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.32 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.32 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 20,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,280.86/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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