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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.83 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.83 and 87.60 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.83 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.83 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.83 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 25,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914.71/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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