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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 291.87 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 291.87 and 175.08 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 291.87 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/291.87 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 291.87 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 51,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,101.69/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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