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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.19 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.19 and 158.17 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.19 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.19 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.19 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 46,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690.71/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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