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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 296.74 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 296.74 and 157.23 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 296.74 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/296.74 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 296.74 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 46,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656.43/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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