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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.58 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.58 and 175.23 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.58 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.58 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.58 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 51,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444.02/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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