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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 295.11 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 295.11 and 150.66 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 295.11 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/295.11 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 295.11 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 44,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,461.27/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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