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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 295.24 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 295.24 and 105.63 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 295.24 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/295.24 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 295.24 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 31,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,185.67/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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