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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.57, 297.85 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.57, 297.85 and 54.29 is: 81.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.57 : 297.85 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.57/297.85 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.57x = 297.85 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.57x = 16,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168.52/198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.43

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