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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 268.11 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 268.11 and 171.05 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 268.11 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/268.11 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 268.11 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 45,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858.87/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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