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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 296.06 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 296.06 and 89.16 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 296.06 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/296.06 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 296.06 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 26,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,396.71/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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