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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 260.31 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 260.31 and 173.14 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 260.31 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/260.31 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 260.31 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 45,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,070.07/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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