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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 296.08 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 296.08 and 106.18 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 296.08 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/296.08 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 296.08 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 31,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,436.77/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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