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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.64 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.64 and 53.49 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.64 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.64 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.64 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 15,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867.27/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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