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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 293.50 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 293.50 and 174.80 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 293.50 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/293.50 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 293.50 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 51,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,303.80/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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