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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.87 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.87 and 106.53 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.87 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.87 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.87 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 31,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,625.03/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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