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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 296.81 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 296.81 and 105.36 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 296.81 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/296.81 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 296.81 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 31,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,270.42/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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