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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 295.99 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 295.99 and 89.17 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 295.99 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/295.99 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 295.99 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 26,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392.47/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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