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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 294.40 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 294.40 and 175.38 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 294.40 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/294.40 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 294.40 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 51,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631.87/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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