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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.89 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.89 and 151.34 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.89 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.89 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.89 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 44,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779.99/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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