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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 298.36 and 61.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 298.36 and 61.99 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 298.36 = 61.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/298.36 = 61.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 298.36 × 61.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 18,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495.34/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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