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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 290.39 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 290.39 and 175.26 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 290.39 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/290.39 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 290.39 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 50,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,892.88/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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