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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 296.31 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 296.31 and 89.27 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 296.31 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/296.31 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 296.31 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 26,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450.11/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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