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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 295.84 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 295.84 and 101.17 is: 151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 295.84 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/295.84 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 295.84 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 29,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,930.13/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.57

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