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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 295.80 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 295.80 and 149.52 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 295.80 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/295.80 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 295.80 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 44,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228.02/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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