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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 296.11 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 296.11 and 175.33 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 296.11 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/296.11 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 296.11 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 51,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916.97/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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