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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 297.91 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 297.91 and 68.64 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 297.91 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/297.91 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 297.91 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 20,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.71/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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