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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 272.40 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 272.40 and 174 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 272.40 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/272.40 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 272.40 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 47,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,397.60/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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