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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 291.20 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 291.20 and 171.20 is: 256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 291.20 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/291.20 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 291.20 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 49,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853.44/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.87

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