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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 295.25 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 295.25 and 151.72 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 295.25 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/295.25 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 295.25 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 44,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,795.49/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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