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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 295.81 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 295.81 and 105.86 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 295.81 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/295.81 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 295.81 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 31,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,314.45/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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