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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 295.86 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 295.86 and 151.55 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 295.86 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/295.86 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 295.86 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 44,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,836.10/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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