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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.04 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.04 and 54.42 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.04 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.04 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.04 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 16,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219.34/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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