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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 297.34 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 297.34 and 61.28 is: 91.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 297.34 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/297.34 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 297.34 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 18,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220.82/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.91

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