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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 298.14 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 298.14 and 68.76 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 298.14 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/298.14 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 298.14 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 20,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.11/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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