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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.93, 288.53 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.93, 288.53 and 171.39 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.93 : 288.53 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.93/288.53 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.93x = 288.53 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.93x = 49,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451.38/192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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