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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 291.51 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 291.51 and 172.11 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 291.51 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/291.51 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 291.51 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 50,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171.79/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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