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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.66, 296.58 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.66, 296.58 and 101.54 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.66 : 296.58 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.66/296.58 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.66x = 296.58 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.66x = 30,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.73/197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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