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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.64 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.64 and 88.10 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.64 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.64 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.64 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 26,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134.51/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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