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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 295.98 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 295.98 and 106.20 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 295.98 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/295.98 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 295.98 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 31,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,433.08/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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