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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.68 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.68 and 100.89 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.68 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.68 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.68 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 29,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831.16/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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