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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.48 and 89.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.48 and 89.42 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.48 = 89.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.48 = 89.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.48 × 89.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 26,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,509.31/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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