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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 297.87 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 297.87 and 61.60 is: 92.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 297.87 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/297.87 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 297.87 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 18,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,348.79/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.40

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