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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 296.20 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 296.20 and 133.58 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 296.20 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/296.20 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 296.20 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 39,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,566.40/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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