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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 287.30 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 287.30 and 176.28 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 287.30 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/287.30 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 287.30 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 50,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,645.24/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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