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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 295.83 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 295.83 and 105.86 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 295.83 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/295.83 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 295.83 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 31,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315.08/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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