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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 296.46 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 296.46 and 106.34 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 296.46 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/296.46 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 296.46 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 31,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,525.56/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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