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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 297.56 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 297.56 and 68.39 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 297.56 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/297.56 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 297.56 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 20,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,348.30/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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