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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.82 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.82 and 174.16 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.82 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.82 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.82 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 46,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817.69/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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