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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.90 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.90 and 53 is: 79.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.90 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.90 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.90 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 15,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682.70/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.49

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