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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.34 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.34 and 159.11 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.34 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.34 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.34 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 47,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149.58/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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