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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.14 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.14 and 61.81 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.14 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.14 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.14 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 18,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426.54/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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