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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 296.95 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 296.95 and 106.63 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 296.95 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/296.95 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 296.95 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 31,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,664.25/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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