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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 295.72 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 295.72 and 151.74 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 295.72 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/295.72 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 295.72 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 44,872.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,872.17/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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