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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.85 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.85 and 155.97 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.85 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.85 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.85 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 45,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987.36/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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