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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.87 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.87 and 83.04 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.87 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.87 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.87 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 24,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734.71/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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