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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 295.92 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 295.92 and 154.56 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 295.92 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/295.92 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 295.92 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 45,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,737.40/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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