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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 295.44 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 295.44 and 88.80 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 295.44 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/295.44 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 295.44 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 26,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235.07/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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