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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 261.50 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 261.50 and 176.40 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 261.50 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/261.50 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 261.50 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 46,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,127.72/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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