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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.97 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.97 and 146.61 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.97 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.97 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.97 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 43,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538.22/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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