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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.85, 291.84 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.85, 291.84 and 174.32 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.85 : 291.84 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.85/291.84 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.85x = 291.84 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.85x = 50,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.53/195.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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