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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 296.04 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 296.04 and 89.07 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 296.04 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/296.04 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 296.04 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 26,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.28/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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