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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 293.96 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 293.96 and 175.20 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 293.96 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/293.96 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 293.96 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 51,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501.13/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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