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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.50 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.50 and 61.44 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.50 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.50 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.50 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 18,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278.40/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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