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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 289.44 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 289.44 and 173.73 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 289.44 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/289.44 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 289.44 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 50,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284.41/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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