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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 286.08 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 286.08 and 177.28 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 286.08 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/286.08 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 286.08 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 50,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,716.26/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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