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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 296.01 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 296.01 and 106.01 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 296.01 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/296.01 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 296.01 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 31,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,380.50/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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