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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 296.30 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 296.30 and 157.10 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 296.30 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/296.30 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 296.30 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 46,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,546.46/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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