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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 297.98 and 54.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 297.98 and 54.39 is: 81.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 297.98 = 54.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/297.98 = 54.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 297.98 × 54.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 16,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.86/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.58

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