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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 296.28 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 296.28 and 106.32 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 296.28 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/296.28 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 296.28 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 31,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,500.49/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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