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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 294.20 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 294.20 and 150.81 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 294.20 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/294.20 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 294.20 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 44,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367.55/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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