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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 297.54 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 297.54 and 61.44 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 297.54 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/297.54 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 297.54 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 18,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280.86/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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