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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.66 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.66 and 61.48 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.66 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.66 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.66 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 18,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300.14/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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