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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 296.03 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 296.03 and 58.54 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 296.03 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/296.03 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 296.03 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 17,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328.14/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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