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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 292.87 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 292.87 and 173.20 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 292.87 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/292.87 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 292.87 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 50,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,725.08/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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