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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.57, 297.92 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.57, 297.92 and 68.59 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.57 : 297.92 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.57/297.92 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.57x = 297.92 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.57x = 20,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434.33/198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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