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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.71 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.71 and 89.11 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.71 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.71 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.71 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 26,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350.72/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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