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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 267.42 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 267.42 and 172.93 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 267.42 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/267.42 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 267.42 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 46,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244.08/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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