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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.91 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.91 and 53.65 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.91 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.91 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.91 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 15,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.22/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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