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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 297.95 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 297.95 and 61.70 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 297.95 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/297.95 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 297.95 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 18,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,381.72/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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