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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 297.86 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 297.86 and 68.59 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 297.86 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/297.86 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 297.86 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 20,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,430.22/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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