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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.46 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.46 and 171.41 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.46 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.46 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.46 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 49,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614.03/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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