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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.75 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.75 and 88.94 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.75 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.75 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.75 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 26,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304.01/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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