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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.00, 295.23 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.00, 295.23 and 105.50 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.00 : 295.23 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.00/295.23 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.00x = 295.23 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.00x = 31,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145.29/197.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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