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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 268.26 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 268.26 and 173.12 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 268.26 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/268.26 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 268.26 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 46,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441.17/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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