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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 296.03 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 296.03 and 105.97 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 296.03 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/296.03 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 296.03 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 31,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,370.30/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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