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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 296.22 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 296.22 and 101.28 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 296.22 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/296.22 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 296.22 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 30,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001.16/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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