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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.62, 296.26 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.62, 296.26 and 89.32 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.62 : 296.26 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.62/296.26 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.62x = 296.26 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.62x = 26,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,461.94/197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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