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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 296.98 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 296.98 and 53.70 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 296.98 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/296.98 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 296.98 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 15,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947.83/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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