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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 297.35 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 297.35 and 53.94 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 297.35 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/297.35 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 297.35 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 16,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039.06/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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