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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.31, 297.43 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.31, 297.43 and 53.99 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.31 : 297.43 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.31/297.43 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.31x = 297.43 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.31x = 16,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058.72/198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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