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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.39 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.39 and 156.66 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.39 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.39 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.39 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 46,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,275.80/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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