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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 294.54 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 294.54 and 157.90 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 294.54 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/294.54 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 294.54 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 46,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,507.87/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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