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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.47 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.47 and 61.39 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.47 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.47 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.47 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 18,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261.68/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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