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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.11, 292.39 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.11, 292.39 and 173.33 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.11 : 292.39 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.11/292.39 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.11x = 292.39 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.11x = 50,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.96/195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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