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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.54 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.54 and 157.42 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.54 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.54 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.54 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 46,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,681.33/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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