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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 295.94 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 295.94 and 89.12 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 295.94 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/295.94 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 295.94 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 26,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372.25/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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