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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 295.56 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 295.56 and 158.68 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 295.56 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/295.56 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 295.56 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 46,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,899.46/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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