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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 296.17 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 296.17 and 106.10 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 296.17 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/296.17 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 296.17 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 31,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,424.11/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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