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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 294.98 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 294.98 and 153.20 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 294.98 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/294.98 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 294.98 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 45,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190.94/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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