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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 295.47 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 295.47 and 148.92 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 295.47 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/295.47 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 295.47 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 44,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,001.39/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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