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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.54 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.54 and 154.92 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.54 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.54 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.54 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 45,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.98/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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