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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 296.85 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 296.85 and 106.64 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 296.85 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/296.85 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 296.85 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 31,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654.60/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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