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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 294.24 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 294.24 and 175.22 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 294.24 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/294.24 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 294.24 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 51,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.73/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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