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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272 and 174.08 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 47,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.76/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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