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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.38 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.38 and 68.23 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.38 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.38 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.38 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 20,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289.66/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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