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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 290.96 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 290.96 and 173.03 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 290.96 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/290.96 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 290.96 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 50,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,343.35/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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