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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 295.98 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 295.98 and 106.28 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 295.98 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/295.98 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 295.98 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 31,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456.75/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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