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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.48 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.48 and 54.68 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.48 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.48 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.48 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 16,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320.89/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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