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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.68 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.68 and 154.28 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.68 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.68 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.68 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 45,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,771.79/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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