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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 295.65 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 295.65 and 154.50 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 295.65 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/295.65 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 295.65 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 45,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,677.93/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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