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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 297.64 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 297.64 and 68.45 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 297.64 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/297.64 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 297.64 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 20,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,374.29/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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