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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 291.83 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 291.83 and 174.55 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 291.83 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/291.83 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 291.83 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 50,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,938.93/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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