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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 295.88 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 295.88 and 157.01 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 295.88 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/295.88 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 295.88 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 46,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453.85/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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