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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 294.36 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 294.36 and 175.92 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 294.36 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/294.36 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 294.36 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 51,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.81/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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