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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.56 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.56 and 174.18 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.56 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.56 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.56 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 51,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,132.28/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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