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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.83, 298.25 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.83, 298.25 and 54.55 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.83 : 298.25 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.83/298.25 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.83x = 298.25 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.83x = 16,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269.54/198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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