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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 269.19 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 269.19 and 174.18 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 269.19 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/269.19 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 269.19 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 46,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,887.51/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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