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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 295.64 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 295.64 and 105.86 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 295.64 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/295.64 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 295.64 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 31,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,295.41/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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