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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.18, 294.91 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.18, 294.91 and 158.09 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.18 : 294.91 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.18/294.91 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.18x = 294.91 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.18x = 46,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,620.06/196.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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