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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 296.57 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 296.57 and 157.47 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 296.57 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/296.57 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 296.57 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 46,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,700.88/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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