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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 296.09 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 296.09 and 53.12 is: 79.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 296.09 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/296.09 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 296.09 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 15,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726.55/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.67

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