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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 262.74 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 262.74 and 174.91 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 262.74 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/262.74 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 262.74 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 45,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956.35/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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