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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.57, 297.87 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.57, 297.87 and 54.30 is: 81.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.57 : 297.87 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.57/297.87 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.57x = 297.87 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.57x = 16,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174.34/198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.45

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