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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.54 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.54 and 106.44 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.54 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.54 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.54 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 31,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,563.19/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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