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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.20 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.20 and 174.30 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.20 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.20 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.20 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 51,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,453.36/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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