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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 297.99 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 297.99 and 61.74 is: 92.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 297.99 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/297.99 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 297.99 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 18,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.90/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.58

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