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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 261.35 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 261.35 and 173.99 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 261.35 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/261.35 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 261.35 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 45,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473.70/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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