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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.83 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.83 and 148.59 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.83 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.83 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.83 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 43,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957.38/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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