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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.76 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.76 and 149.52 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.76 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.76 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.76 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 44,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371.56/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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