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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 290.84 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 290.84 and 174.40 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 290.84 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/290.84 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 290.84 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 50,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723.51/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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