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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.44 and 100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.44 and 100.78 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.44 = 100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.44 = 100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.44 × 100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 29,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,774.44/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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