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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 288.46 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 288.46 and 176.02 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 288.46 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/288.46 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 288.46 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 50,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774.23/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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