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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 269.89 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 269.89 and 171.37 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 269.89 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/269.89 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 269.89 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 46,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,251.05/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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