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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 297.51 and 54.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 297.51 and 54.10 is: 81.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 297.51 = 54.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/297.51 = 54.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 297.51 × 54.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 16,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095.29/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.14

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