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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 262.00 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 262.00 and 173.09 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 262.00 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/262.00 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 262.00 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 45,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350.45/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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