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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 297.54 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 297.54 and 61.51 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 297.54 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/297.54 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 297.54 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 18,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300.20/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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