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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 295.14 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 295.14 and 151.47 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 295.14 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/295.14 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 295.14 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 44,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705.42/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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