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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.77, 298.13 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.77, 298.13 and 61.81 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.77 : 298.13 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.77/298.13 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.77x = 298.13 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.77x = 18,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,425.92/198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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