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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 289.65 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 289.65 and 172.77 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 289.65 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/289.65 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 289.65 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 50,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042.39/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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