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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 269.19 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 269.19 and 174.29 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 269.19 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/269.19 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 269.19 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 46,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915.78/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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