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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 297.01 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 297.01 and 53.74 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 297.01 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/297.01 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 297.01 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 15,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961.32/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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