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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 297.68 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 297.68 and 61.46 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 297.68 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/297.68 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 297.68 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 18,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.08/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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