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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 297.59 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 297.59 and 68.41 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 297.59 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/297.59 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 297.59 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 20,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,357.56/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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