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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 294.90 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 294.90 and 156.04 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 294.90 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/294.90 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 294.90 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 46,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016.20/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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