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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 295.68 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 295.68 and 175.68 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 295.68 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/295.68 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 295.68 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 51,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,945.06/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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