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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 293.85 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 293.85 and 150.31 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 293.85 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/293.85 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 293.85 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 44,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,167.12/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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