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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.54 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.54 and 89.48 is: 134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.54 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.54 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.54 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 26,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.40/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.15

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