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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.95, 298.46 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.95, 298.46 and 61.97 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.95 : 298.46 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.95/298.46 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.95x = 298.46 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.95x = 18,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495.26/198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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