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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 294.36 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 294.36 and 176.44 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 294.36 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/294.36 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 294.36 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 51,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,935.19/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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