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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.29, 297.47 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.29, 297.47 and 61.34 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.29 : 297.47 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.29/297.47 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.29x = 297.47 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.29x = 18,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,245.02/198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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