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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 296.33 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 296.33 and 152.19 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 296.33 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/296.33 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 296.33 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 45,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097.70/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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