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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.14 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.14 and 174.06 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.14 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.14 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.14 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 51,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,372.07/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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