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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.52 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.52 and 87.35 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.52 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.52 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.52 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 25,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814.25/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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