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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 284.43 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 284.43 and 173.43 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 284.43 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/284.43 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 284.43 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 49,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.76/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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