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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.65 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.65 and 68.40 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.65 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.65 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.65 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 20,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358.52/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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