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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.86, 296.92 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.86, 296.92 and 89.66 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.86 : 296.92 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.86/296.92 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.86x = 296.92 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.86x = 26,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620.53/197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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