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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 267.48 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 267.48 and 172.02 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 267.48 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/267.48 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 267.48 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 46,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,011.91/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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