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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.17 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.17 and 175.15 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.17 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.17 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.17 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 51,699.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699.03/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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