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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 296.11 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 296.11 and 152.30 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 296.11 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/296.11 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 296.11 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 45,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098.48/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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