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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 297.53 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 297.53 and 61.44 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 297.53 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/297.53 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 297.53 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 18,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280.24/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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