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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 297 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 297 and 101.52 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 297 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/297 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 297 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 30,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.44/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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