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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.23 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.23 and 105.80 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.23 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.23 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.23 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 31,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,236.07/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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