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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 296.10 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 296.10 and 151.86 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 296.10 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/296.10 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 296.10 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 44,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,965.75/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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