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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 267.53 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 267.53 and 173.08 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 267.53 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/267.53 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 267.53 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 46,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304.09/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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