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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.30, 294.44 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.30, 294.44 and 150.72 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.30 : 294.44 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.30/294.44 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.30x = 294.44 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.30x = 44,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378.00/196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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