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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 267 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 267 and 174.56 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 267 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/267 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 267 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 46,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607.52/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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