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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 296.17 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 296.17 and 89.15 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 296.17 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/296.17 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 296.17 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 26,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401.85/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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