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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.05, 295.66 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.05, 295.66 and 88.77 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.05 : 295.66 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.05/295.66 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.05x = 295.66 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.05x = 26,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245.74/197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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