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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 289.39 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 289.39 and 171.33 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 289.39 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/289.39 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 289.39 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 49,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,581.19/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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