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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 296.19 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 296.19 and 89.25 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 296.19 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/296.19 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 296.19 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 26,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434.96/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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