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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 290.15 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 290.15 and 174.87 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 290.15 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/290.15 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 290.15 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 50,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737.66/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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