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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 295.72 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 295.72 and 89.11 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 295.72 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/295.72 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 295.72 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 26,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351.61/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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