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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.43 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.43 and 53.35 is: 80.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.43 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.43 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.43 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 15,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,813.80/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.01

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