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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.23, 287.52 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.23, 287.52 and 177.65 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.23 : 287.52 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.23/287.52 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.23x = 287.52 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.23x = 51,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,076.49/192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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