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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.18, 268.38 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.18, 268.38 and 173.31 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.18 : 268.38 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.18/268.38 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.18x = 268.38 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.18x = 46,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512.94/195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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