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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.86, 296.75 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.86, 296.75 and 53.58 is: 80.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.86 : 296.75 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.86/296.75 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.86x = 296.75 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.86x = 15,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899.87/197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.36

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