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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 295.56 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 295.56 and 100.74 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 295.56 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/295.56 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 295.56 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 29,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,774.71/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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