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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.80 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.80 and 171.20 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.80 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.80 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.80 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 49,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,783.51/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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