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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 293.77 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 293.77 and 174.89 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 293.77 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/293.77 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 293.77 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 51,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,377.44/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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