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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 268.32 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 268.32 and 172.80 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 268.32 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/268.32 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 268.32 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 46,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.70/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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