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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.53, 266.87 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.53, 266.87 and 173.94 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.53 : 266.87 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.53/266.87 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.53x = 266.87 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.53x = 46,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418.93/193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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