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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 297.85 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 297.85 and 52.30 is: 78.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 297.85 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/297.85 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 297.85 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 15,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577.56/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.46

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