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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.85 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.85 and 171.87 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.85 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.85 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.85 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 50,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.27/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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