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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 296.99 and 53.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 296.99 and 53.71 is: 80.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 296.99 = 53.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/296.99 = 53.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 296.99 × 53.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 15,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951.33/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.57

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