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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 260.37 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 260.37 and 173.50 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 260.37 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/260.37 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 260.37 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 45,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,174.20/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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