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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 445.08 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 445.08 and 157.95 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 445.08 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/445.08 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 445.08 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 70,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,300.98/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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