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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 290.51 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 290.51 and 173.32 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 290.51 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/290.51 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 290.51 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 50,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,352.37/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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