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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 292.27 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 292.27 and 173.89 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 292.27 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/292.27 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 292.27 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 50,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822.83/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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