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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 278.08 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 278.08 and 174.26 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 278.08 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/278.08 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 278.08 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 48,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,458.15/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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