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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 288.84 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 288.84 and 171.76 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 288.84 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/288.84 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 288.84 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 49,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,611.16/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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