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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 295.20 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 295.20 and 151.02 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 295.20 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/295.20 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 295.20 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 44,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581.10/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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