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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 296.90 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 296.90 and 106.60 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 296.90 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/296.90 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 296.90 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 31,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,647.52/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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