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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 273.06 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 273.06 and 158.79 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 273.06 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/273.06 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 273.06 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 43,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,359.20/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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