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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 263.82 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 263.82 and 178.80 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 263.82 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/263.82 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 263.82 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 47,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171.02/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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