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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.61, 291.98 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.61, 291.98 and 174.19 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.61 : 291.98 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.61/291.98 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.61x = 291.98 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.61x = 50,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860.00/194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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