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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 297.11 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 297.11 and 89.85 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 297.11 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/297.11 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 297.11 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 26,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.56/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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