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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 297.66 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 297.66 and 68.46 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 297.66 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/297.66 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 297.66 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 20,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378.93/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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