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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 297.63 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 297.63 and 175.79 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 297.63 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/297.63 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 297.63 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 52,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,321.12/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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