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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 296.07 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 296.07 and 165.34 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 296.07 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/296.07 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 296.07 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 48,952.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,952.21/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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