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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 269.25 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 269.25 and 174.50 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 269.25 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/269.25 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 269.25 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 46,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,984.13/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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