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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 296.76 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 296.76 and 152.25 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 296.76 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/296.76 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 296.76 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 45,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,181.71/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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