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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 270.15 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 270.15 and 175.98 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 270.15 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/270.15 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 270.15 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 47,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541.00/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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