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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 295.14 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 295.14 and 150.84 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 295.14 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/295.14 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 295.14 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 44,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518.92/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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