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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 283.38 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 283.38 and 174.29 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 283.38 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/283.38 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 283.38 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 49,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.30/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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