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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.65 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.65 and 105.80 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.65 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.65 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.65 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 31,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,278.29/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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