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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 295.56 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 295.56 and 151.42 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 295.56 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/295.56 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 295.56 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 44,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753.70/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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