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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 295.90 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 295.90 and 163.06 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 295.90 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/295.90 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 295.90 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 48,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,249.45/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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