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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 295.20 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 295.20 and 175.60 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 295.20 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/295.20 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 295.20 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 51,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,837.12/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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