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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 260.33 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 260.33 and 173.25 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 260.33 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/260.33 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 260.33 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 45,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101.31/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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