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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 290.27 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 290.27 and 174.06 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 290.27 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/290.27 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 290.27 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 50,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,524.83/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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