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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.69 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.69 and 88.16 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.69 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.69 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.69 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 26,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.27/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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