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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 295.05 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 295.05 and 149.02 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 295.05 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/295.05 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 295.05 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 43,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,968.35/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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