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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.90, 297.06 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.90, 297.06 and 175.22 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.90 : 297.06 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.90/297.06 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.90x = 297.06 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.90x = 52,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,050.85/197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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