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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.73 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.73 and 106.65 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.73 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.73 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.73 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 31,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,646.25/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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