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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.33 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.33 and 175.05 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.33 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.33 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.33 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 51,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,871.69/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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