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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 296.12 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 296.12 and 156.96 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 296.12 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/296.12 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 296.12 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 46,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,476.73/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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