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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 295.08 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 295.08 and 175.77 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 295.08 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/295.08 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 295.08 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 51,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,866.21/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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