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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 294.69 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 294.69 and 175.53 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 294.69 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/294.69 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 294.69 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 51,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726.94/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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