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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.81, 294.33 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.81, 294.33 and 175.28 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.81 : 294.33 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.81/294.33 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.81x = 294.33 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.81x = 51,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590.16/196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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