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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.72 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.72 and 53.53 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.72 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.72 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.72 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 15,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883.73/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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