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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 287.64 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 287.64 and 174.48 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 287.64 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/287.64 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 287.64 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 50,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,187.43/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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