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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 295.52 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 295.52 and 105.84 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 295.52 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/295.52 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 295.52 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 31,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,277.31/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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