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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 296.70 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 296.70 and 159.36 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 296.70 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/296.70 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 296.70 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 47,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282.11/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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