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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 296.36 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 296.36 and 105.99 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 296.36 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/296.36 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 296.36 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 31,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,412.20/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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