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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 296.40 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 296.40 and 58.79 is: 88.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 296.40 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/296.40 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 296.40 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 17,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423.87/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.16

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