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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 297.23 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 297.23 and 53.87 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 297.23 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/297.23 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 297.23 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 16,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,010.02/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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