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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 291.96 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 291.96 and 173.52 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 291.96 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/291.96 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 291.96 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 50,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,660.90/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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