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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 295.75 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 295.75 and 172.75 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 295.75 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/295.75 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 295.75 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 51,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,090.81/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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