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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.88 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.88 and 87.56 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.88 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.88 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.88 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 25,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,907.25/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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