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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 295.97 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 295.97 and 151.35 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 295.97 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/295.97 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 295.97 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 44,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,795.06/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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