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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 295.26 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 295.26 and 148.67 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 295.26 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/295.26 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 295.26 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 43,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897.87/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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