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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.40 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.40 and 174.52 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.40 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.40 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.40 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 50,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,680.61/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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