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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 294.09 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 294.09 and 150.66 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 294.09 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/294.09 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 294.09 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 44,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,307.60/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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