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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.28 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.28 and 173.44 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.28 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.28 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.28 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 45,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663.28/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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