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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 297.98 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 297.98 and 61.71 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 297.98 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/297.98 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 297.98 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 18,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388.35/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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