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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.76 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.76 and 172.05 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.76 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.76 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.76 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 46,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,068.11/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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