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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 296.78 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 296.78 and 105.23 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 296.78 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/296.78 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 296.78 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 31,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228.15/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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