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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.62, 296.37 and 53.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.62, 296.37 and 53.32 is: 79.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.62 : 296.37 = 53.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.62/296.37 = 53.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.62x = 296.37 × 53.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.62x = 15,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.45/197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.96

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