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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 297.24 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 297.24 and 175.02 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 297.24 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/297.24 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 297.24 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 52,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,022.94/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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