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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 288.66 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 288.66 and 174.05 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 288.66 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/288.66 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 288.66 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 50,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,241.56/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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