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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.44 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.44 and 176.61 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.44 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.44 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.44 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 52,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177.66/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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