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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 295.69 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 295.69 and 87.57 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 295.69 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/295.69 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 295.69 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 25,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893.57/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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