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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 296.01 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 296.01 and 151.71 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 296.01 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/296.01 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 296.01 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 44,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907.68/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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