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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 296.36 and 53.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 296.36 and 53.31 is: 79.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 296.36 = 53.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/296.36 = 53.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 296.36 × 53.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 15,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.00/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.96

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