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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 285.44 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 285.44 and 174.20 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 285.44 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/285.44 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 285.44 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 49,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,723.65/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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