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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 294.66 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 294.66 and 159.99 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 294.66 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/294.66 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 294.66 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 47,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142.65/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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