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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 297.99 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 297.99 and 54.38 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 297.99 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/297.99 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 297.99 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 16,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203.21/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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