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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 296.08 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 296.08 and 101.08 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 296.08 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/296.08 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 296.08 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 29,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,927.77/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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