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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.40 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.40 and 175.92 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.40 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.40 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.40 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 47,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920.61/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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