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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 296.67 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 296.67 and 176.15 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 296.67 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/296.67 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 296.67 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 52,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258.42/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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