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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.74 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.74 and 106.48 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.74 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.74 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.74 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 31,596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596.88/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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