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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 293.33 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 293.33 and 171.23 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 293.33 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/293.33 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 293.33 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 50,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225.86/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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