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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 297.44 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 297.44 and 54 is: 81.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 297.44 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/297.44 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 297.44 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 16,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061.69/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.00

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