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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 294.57 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 294.57 and 151.06 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 294.57 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/294.57 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 294.57 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 44,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497.74/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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