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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 240.28 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 240.28 and 141.34 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 240.28 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/240.28 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 240.28 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 33,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961.18/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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