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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 266.57 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 266.57 and 173.90 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 266.57 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/266.57 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 266.57 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 46,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356.52/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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