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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 296.43 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 296.43 and 89.41 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 296.43 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/296.43 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 296.43 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 26,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503.81/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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