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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.31, 297.34 and 61.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.31, 297.34 and 61.31 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.31 : 297.34 = 61.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.31/297.34 = 61.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.31x = 297.34 × 61.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.31x = 18,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,229.92/198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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