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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 263.82 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 263.82 and 173.88 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 263.82 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/263.82 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 263.82 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 45,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,873.02/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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