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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 293.88 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 293.88 and 173.31 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 293.88 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/293.88 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 293.88 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 50,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,932.34/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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