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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 292.11 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 292.11 and 174.54 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 292.11 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/292.11 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 292.11 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 50,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,984.88/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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