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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 287.74 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 287.74 and 172.41 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 287.74 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/287.74 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 287.74 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 49,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,608.39/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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