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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 295.17 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 295.17 and 175.42 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 295.17 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/295.17 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 295.17 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 51,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,778.72/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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