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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.39, 297.06 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.39, 297.06 and 175.32 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.39 : 297.06 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.39/297.06 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.39x = 297.06 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.39x = 52,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,080.56/198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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