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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 297.97 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 297.97 and 68.72 is: 103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 297.97 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/297.97 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 297.97 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 20,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.50/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.06

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