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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.97 and 53.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.97 and 53.03 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.97 = 53.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.97 = 53.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.97 × 53.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 15,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695.29/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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