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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 289.31 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 289.31 and 174.48 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 289.31 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/289.31 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 289.31 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 50,476.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476.85/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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