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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.15 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.15 and 150.59 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.15 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.15 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.15 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 44,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,296.05/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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