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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 297.63 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 297.63 and 54.14 is: 81.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 297.63 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/297.63 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 297.63 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 16,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.69/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.21

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