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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 290.88 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 290.88 and 175.44 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 290.88 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/290.88 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 290.88 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 51,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,031.99/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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