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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.03 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.03 and 171.75 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.03 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.03 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.03 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 50,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,499.65/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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