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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 297.48 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 297.48 and 61.39 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 297.48 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/297.48 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 297.48 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 18,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260.81/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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