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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 295.61 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 295.61 and 105.82 is: 158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 295.61 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/295.61 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 295.61 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 31,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,280.18/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.67

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