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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.58 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.58 and 53.44 is: 80.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.58 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.58 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.58 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 15,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849.24/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.16

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