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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.52 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.52 and 173.69 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.52 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.52 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.52 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 46,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,292.18/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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