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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 292.65 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 292.65 and 174.14 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 292.65 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/292.65 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 292.65 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 50,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962.07/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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