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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 278.24 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 278.24 and 174.11 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 278.24 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/278.24 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 278.24 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 48,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442.10/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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