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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.33, 265.14 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.33, 265.14 and 173.97 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.33 : 265.14 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.33/265.14 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.33x = 265.14 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.33x = 46,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126.41/192.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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