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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.88 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.88 and 68.62 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.88 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.88 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.88 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 20,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.53/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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