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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 292.52 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 292.52 and 175.56 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 292.52 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/292.52 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 292.52 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 51,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,353.93/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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