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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.74 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.74 and 106.65 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.74 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.74 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.74 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 31,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,647.32/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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