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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 267.44 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 267.44 and 171.92 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 267.44 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/267.44 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 267.44 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 45,978.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978.09/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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