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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 296.31 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 296.31 and 106.15 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 296.31 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/296.31 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 296.31 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 31,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453.31/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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