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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 296.23 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 296.23 and 174.86 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 296.23 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/296.23 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 296.23 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 51,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,798.78/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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