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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 271.14 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 271.14 and 175.31 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 271.14 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/271.14 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 271.14 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 47,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533.55/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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