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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 293.58 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 293.58 and 174.16 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 293.58 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/293.58 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 293.58 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 51,129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,129.89/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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