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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 293.90 and 173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 293.90 and 173.87 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 293.90 = 173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/293.90 = 173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 293.90 × 173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 51,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,098.05/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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