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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 296.61 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 296.61 and 146.55 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 296.61 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/296.61 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 296.61 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 43,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,468.20/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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