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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 263.21 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 263.21 and 173.75 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 263.21 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/263.21 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 263.21 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 45,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730.55/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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