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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.71 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.71 and 61.47 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.71 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.71 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.71 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 18,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299.93/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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