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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 295.68 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 295.68 and 88.80 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 295.68 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/295.68 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 295.68 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 26,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256.38/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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