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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 263.34 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 263.34 and 173.43 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 263.34 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/263.34 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 263.34 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 45,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671.06/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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