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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.09, 268.80 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.09, 268.80 and 174.32 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.09 : 268.80 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.09/268.80 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.09x = 268.80 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.09x = 46,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,855.87/195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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