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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 296.31 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 296.31 and 175.21 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 296.31 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/296.31 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 296.31 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 51,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,917.07/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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