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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.85 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.85 and 105.98 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.85 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.85 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.85 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 31,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,352.97/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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