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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.12 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.12 and 53.82 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.12 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.12 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.12 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 15,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.00/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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