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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.76 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.76 and 105.78 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.76 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.76 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.76 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 31,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285.49/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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