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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 292.88 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 292.88 and 174.32 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 292.88 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/292.88 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 292.88 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 51,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,054.84/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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