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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 295.26 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 295.26 and 174.27 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 295.26 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/295.26 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 295.26 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 51,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,454.96/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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