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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 266.54 and 172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 266.54 and 172.91 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 266.54 = 172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/266.54 = 172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 266.54 × 172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 46,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087.46/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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