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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.50 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.50 and 174.12 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.50 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.50 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.50 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 50,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,755.98/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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