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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 295.67 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 295.67 and 156.72 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 295.67 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/295.67 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 295.67 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 46,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,337.40/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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