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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 272.23 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 272.23 and 175.26 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 272.23 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/272.23 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 272.23 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 47,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711.61/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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