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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 292.01 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 292.01 and 174 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 292.01 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/292.01 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 292.01 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 50,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,809.74/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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