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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 298.04 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 298.04 and 61.76 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 298.04 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/298.04 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 298.04 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 18,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406.95/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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