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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.74, 296.21 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.74, 296.21 and 159.01 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.74 : 296.21 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.74/296.21 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.74x = 296.21 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.74x = 47,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,100.78/197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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