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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 293.56 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 293.56 and 175.04 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 293.56 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/293.56 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 293.56 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 51,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,384.74/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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