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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 297.51 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 297.51 and 154.92 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 297.51 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/297.51 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 297.51 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 46,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090.25/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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