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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 296.70 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 296.70 and 88.06 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 296.70 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/296.70 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 296.70 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 26,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126.88/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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