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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 297.03 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 297.03 and 106.77 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 297.03 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/297.03 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 297.03 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 31,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713.89/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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