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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 291.06 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 291.06 and 197.10 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 291.06 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/291.06 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 291.06 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 57,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,367.93/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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