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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.49 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.49 and 106.31 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.49 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.49 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.49 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 31,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,520.99/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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