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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 291.94 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 291.94 and 174.81 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 291.94 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/291.94 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 291.94 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 51,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,033.59/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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