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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 295.70 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 295.70 and 151.05 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 295.70 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/295.70 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 295.70 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 44,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664.73/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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