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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 295.95 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 295.95 and 151.92 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 295.95 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/295.95 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 295.95 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 44,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,960.72/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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