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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.56 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.56 and 101.20 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.56 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.56 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.56 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 29,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910.67/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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