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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 292.71 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 292.71 and 175.97 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 292.71 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/292.71 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 292.71 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 51,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,509.57/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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