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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.10 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.10 and 159.03 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.10 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.10 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.10 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 47,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.78/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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