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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 295.88 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 295.88 and 106.05 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 295.88 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/295.88 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 295.88 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 31,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.54/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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