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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.81, 271.42 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.81, 271.42 and 174.69 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.81 : 271.42 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.81/271.42 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.81x = 271.42 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.81x = 47,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413.92/196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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