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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 296.67 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 296.67 and 150.02 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 296.67 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/296.67 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 296.67 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 44,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,506.43/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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