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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 287.82 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 287.82 and 173.34 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 287.82 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/287.82 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 287.82 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 49,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,890.72/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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