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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 293.13 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 293.13 and 173.33 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 293.13 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/293.13 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 293.13 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 50,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,806.76/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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