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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 295.83 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 295.83 and 89.13 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 295.83 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/295.83 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 295.83 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 26,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367.33/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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