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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 295.63 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 295.63 and 105.96 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 295.63 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/295.63 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 295.63 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 31,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,324.43/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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