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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.67 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.67 and 174.42 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.67 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.67 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.67 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 51,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,221.92/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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