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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.84 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.84 and 101.02 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.84 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.84 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.84 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 29,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885.76/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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