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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.68 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.68 and 157.16 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.68 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.68 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.68 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 46,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626.23/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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