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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.49, 297.63 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.49, 297.63 and 61.50 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.49 : 297.63 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.49/297.63 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.49x = 297.63 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.49x = 18,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303.94/198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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