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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 296.39 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 296.39 and 89.35 is: 134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 296.39 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/296.39 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 296.39 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 26,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482.45/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.07

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