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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 292.77 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 292.77 and 175.78 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 292.77 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/292.77 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 292.77 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 51,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463.11/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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