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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 296.76 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 296.76 and 106.24 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 296.76 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/296.76 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 296.76 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 31,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527.78/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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