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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.39 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.39 and 154.46 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.39 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.39 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.39 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 45,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,781.53/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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