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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.16 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.16 and 68.75 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.16 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.16 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.16 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 20,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.16/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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