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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 294.88 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 294.88 and 173.05 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 294.88 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/294.88 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 294.88 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 51,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,028.98/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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