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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 297.62 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 297.62 and 59.60 is: 89.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 297.62 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/297.62 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 297.62 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 17,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.66/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.37

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