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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.90 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.90 and 106.02 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.90 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.90 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.90 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 31,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.05/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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