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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 295.80 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 295.80 and 88.98 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 295.80 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/295.80 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 295.80 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 26,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,320.28/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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