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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 296.34 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 296.34 and 146.26 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 296.34 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/296.34 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 296.34 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 43,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342.69/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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