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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 297.05 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 297.05 and 89.74 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 297.05 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/297.05 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 297.05 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 26,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657.27/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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