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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 296.10 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 296.10 and 159.13 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 296.10 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/296.10 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 296.10 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 47,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117.06/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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