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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 296.04 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 296.04 and 106.08 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 296.04 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/296.04 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 296.04 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 31,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,403.92/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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