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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.68 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.68 and 174.15 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.68 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.68 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.68 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 51,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,142.03/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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