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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.55 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.55 and 89.64 is: 134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.55 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.55 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.55 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 26,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582.74/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.32

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