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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 293.76 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 293.76 and 175.52 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 293.76 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/293.76 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 293.76 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 51,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560.76/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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