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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 295.83 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 295.83 and 175.67 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 295.83 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/295.83 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 295.83 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 51,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,968.09/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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