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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.70 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.70 and 100.92 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.70 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.70 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.70 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 29,841.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.54/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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