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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 294.98 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 294.98 and 109.09 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 294.98 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/294.98 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 294.98 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 32,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179.37/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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