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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 295.56 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 295.56 and 88.89 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 295.56 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/295.56 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 295.56 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 26,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272.33/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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