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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.75, 295.09 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.75, 295.09 and 171.83 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.75 : 295.09 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.75/295.09 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.75x = 295.09 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.75x = 50,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,705.31/197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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