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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 294.62 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 294.62 and 156.73 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 294.62 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/294.62 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 294.62 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 46,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,174.52/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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