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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 271.32 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 271.32 and 174 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 271.32 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/271.32 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 271.32 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 47,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209.68/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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