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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 290.16 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 290.16 and 173.19 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 290.16 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/290.16 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 290.16 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 50,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,251.78/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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