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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.76 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.76 and 89.57 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.76 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.76 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.76 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 26,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,579.31/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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