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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.13, 298.70 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.13, 298.70 and 54.84 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 298.70 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/298.70 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 298.70 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 16,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382.07/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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