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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.53, 297.75 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.53, 297.75 and 54.21 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.53 : 297.75 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.53/297.75 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.53x = 297.75 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.53x = 16,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141.23/198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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