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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 297.07 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 297.07 and 89.75 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 297.07 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/297.07 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 297.07 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 26,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662.03/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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