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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 297.14 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 297.14 and 53.84 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 297.14 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/297.14 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 297.14 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 15,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998.02/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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