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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 293.91 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 293.91 and 173.31 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 293.91 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/293.91 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 293.91 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 50,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937.54/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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