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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 296.60 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 296.60 and 53.44 is: 80.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 296.60 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/296.60 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 296.60 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 15,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849.30/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.16

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