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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 295.28 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 295.28 and 151.32 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 295.28 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/295.28 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 295.28 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 44,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.77/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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