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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 295.92 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 295.92 and 175.32 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 295.92 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/295.92 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 295.92 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 51,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880.69/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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