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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 295.19 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 295.19 and 151.22 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 295.19 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/295.19 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 295.19 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 44,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638.63/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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