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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 292.92 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 292.92 and 157.68 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 292.92 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/292.92 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 292.92 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 46,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.63/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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