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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.02, 263.12 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.02, 263.12 and 173.25 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.02 : 263.12 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.02/263.12 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.02x = 263.12 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.02x = 45,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586.51/191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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