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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.68 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.68 and 154.02 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.68 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.68 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.68 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 45,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540.63/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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