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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 295.92 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 295.92 and 174.42 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 295.92 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/295.92 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 295.92 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 51,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,614.37/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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