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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 296.49 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 296.49 and 154.94 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 296.49 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/296.49 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 296.49 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 45,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,938.16/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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