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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 297.77 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 297.77 and 68.54 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 297.77 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/297.77 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 297.77 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 20,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.16/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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