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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 267.84 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 267.84 and 174.60 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 267.84 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/267.84 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 267.84 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 46,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,764.86/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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