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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 290.89 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 290.89 and 173.25 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 290.89 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/290.89 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 290.89 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 50,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397.13/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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