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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.22 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.22 and 106.47 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.22 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.22 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.22 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 31,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538.54/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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