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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 295.74 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 295.74 and 151.64 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 295.74 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/295.74 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 295.74 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 44,846.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,846.01/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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