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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 295.41 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 295.41 and 175.07 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 295.41 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/295.41 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 295.41 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 51,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,717.43/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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