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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 295.93 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 295.93 and 158.83 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 295.93 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/295.93 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 295.93 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 47,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000.66/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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