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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 295.76 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 295.76 and 89.22 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 295.76 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/295.76 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 295.76 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 26,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,387.71/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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