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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 265.24 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 265.24 and 176.36 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 265.24 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/265.24 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 265.24 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 46,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,777.73/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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