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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 263.50 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 263.50 and 172.94 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 263.50 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/263.50 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 263.50 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 45,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568.91/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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