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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 292.03 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 292.03 and 174.44 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 292.03 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/292.03 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 292.03 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 50,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940.84/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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