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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 287.82 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 287.82 and 179.13 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 287.82 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/287.82 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 287.82 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 51,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,557.20/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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