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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 264.72 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 264.72 and 177.82 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 264.72 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/264.72 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 264.72 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 47,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072.51/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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