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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.33 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.33 and 157.41 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.33 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.33 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.33 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 46,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644.52/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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