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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 296.51 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 296.51 and 159.01 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 296.51 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/296.51 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 296.51 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 47,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146.52/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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