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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 297.33 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 297.33 and 68.24 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 297.33 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/297.33 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 297.33 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 20,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,288.31/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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