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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 296.28 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 296.28 and 149.04 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 296.28 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/296.28 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 296.28 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 44,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157.57/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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