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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 293.55 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 293.55 and 171.43 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 293.55 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/293.55 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 293.55 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 50,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,323.28/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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