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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 297.55 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 297.55 and 61.41 is: 92.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 297.55 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/297.55 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 297.55 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 18,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.55/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.10

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