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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 296.31 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 296.31 and 173.29 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 296.31 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/296.31 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 296.31 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 51,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,347.56/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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