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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 295.61 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 295.61 and 146.34 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 295.61 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/295.61 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 295.61 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 43,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258.84/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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