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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 296.15 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 296.15 and 53.15 is: 79.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 296.15 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/296.15 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 296.15 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 15,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740.37/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.72

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