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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 295.59 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 295.59 and 149.11 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 295.59 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/295.59 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 295.59 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 44,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075.66/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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