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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 295.92 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 295.92 and 154.44 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 295.92 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/295.92 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 295.92 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 45,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701.88/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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