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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.57 and 53.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.57 and 53.43 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.57 = 53.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.57 = 53.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.57 × 53.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 15,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,845.74/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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