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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 269.21 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 269.21 and 174.15 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 269.21 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/269.21 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 269.21 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 46,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882.05/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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