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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 295.80 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 295.80 and 87.53 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 295.80 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/295.80 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 295.80 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 25,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,889.90/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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