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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.30 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.30 and 174.29 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.30 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.30 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.30 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 47,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.93/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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