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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.80 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.80 and 59.02 is: 88.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.80 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.80 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.80 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 17,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.25/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.54

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