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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 296.16 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 296.16 and 106.35 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 296.16 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/296.16 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 296.16 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 31,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,496.62/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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