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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 296.28 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 296.28 and 106.27 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 296.28 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/296.28 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 296.28 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 31,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,485.68/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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