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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.73 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.73 and 88.98 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.73 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.73 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.73 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 26,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314.06/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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