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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 290.82 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 290.82 and 174.06 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 290.82 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/290.82 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 290.82 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 50,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620.13/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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