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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 295.92 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 295.92 and 172.71 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 295.92 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/295.92 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 295.92 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 51,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,108.34/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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