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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.89 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.89 and 87.59 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.89 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.89 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.89 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 25,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,915.68/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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