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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 295.56 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 295.56 and 174.22 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 295.56 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/295.56 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 295.56 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 51,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,492.46/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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