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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 263.70 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 263.70 and 174.12 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 263.70 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/263.70 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 263.70 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 45,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,915.44/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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