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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.52 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.52 and 173.92 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.52 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.52 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.52 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 46,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,874.92/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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