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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 266.79 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 266.79 and 173.75 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 266.79 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/266.79 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 266.79 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 46,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,354.08/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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