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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.33, 287.00 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.33, 287.00 and 171.62 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.33 : 287.00 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.33/287.00 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.33x = 287.00 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.33x = 49,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254.83/192.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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