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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.64 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.64 and 106.68 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.64 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.64 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.64 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 31,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645.02/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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