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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 269.37 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 269.37 and 174.31 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 269.37 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/269.37 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 269.37 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 46,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953.88/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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