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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 294.93 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 294.93 and 158.05 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 294.93 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/294.93 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 294.93 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 46,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,613.69/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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