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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 288.84 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 288.84 and 171.20 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 288.84 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/288.84 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 288.84 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 49,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449.41/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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