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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 296.28 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 296.28 and 158.82 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 296.28 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/296.28 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 296.28 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 47,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054.08/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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