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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.67 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.67 and 152.39 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.67 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.67 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.67 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 45,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208.06/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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