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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 278.64 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 278.64 and 174.52 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 278.64 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/278.64 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 278.64 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 48,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,628.25/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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