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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 295.93 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 295.93 and 105.90 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 295.93 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/295.93 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 295.93 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 31,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,338.99/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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