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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 296.12 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 296.12 and 89.01 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 296.12 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/296.12 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 296.12 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 26,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,357.86/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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