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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 295.49 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 295.49 and 153.88 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 295.49 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/295.49 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 295.49 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 45,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,469.23/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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