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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 295.58 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 295.58 and 151.34 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 295.58 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/295.58 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 295.58 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 44,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,731.98/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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