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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 297.96 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 297.96 and 61.67 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 297.96 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/297.96 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 297.96 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 18,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375.19/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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