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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 290.16 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 290.16 and 174.18 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 290.16 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/290.16 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 290.16 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 50,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,540.07/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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