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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 297.40 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 297.40 and 68.29 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 297.40 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/297.40 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 297.40 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 20,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309.45/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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