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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.06, 290.88 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.06, 290.88 and 171.29 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.06 : 290.88 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.06/290.88 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.06x = 290.88 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.06x = 49,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825.56/194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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