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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 295.45 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 295.45 and 88.76 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 295.45 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/295.45 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 295.45 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 26,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224.66/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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