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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 292.98 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 292.98 and 174.38 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 292.98 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/292.98 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 292.98 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 51,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,089.49/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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