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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 297.04 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 297.04 and 157.44 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 297.04 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/297.04 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 297.04 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 46,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,765.98/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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