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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 262.04 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 262.04 and 174.48 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 262.04 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/262.04 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 262.04 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 45,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,720.74/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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