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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 267.34 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 267.34 and 172.92 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 267.34 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/267.34 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 267.34 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 46,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,228.43/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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