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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 295.29 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 295.29 and 158.40 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 295.29 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/295.29 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 295.29 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 46,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773.94/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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