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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.57 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.57 and 171.50 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.57 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.57 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.57 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 50,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004.26/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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