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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 288.04 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 288.04 and 172.54 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 288.04 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/288.04 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 288.04 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 49,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698.42/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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