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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 296.38 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 296.38 and 89.23 is: 133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 296.38 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/296.38 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 296.38 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 26,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445.33/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.94

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