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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 295.92 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 295.92 and 106.11 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 295.92 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/295.92 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 295.92 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 31,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400.07/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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