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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.21 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.21 and 176.51 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.21 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.21 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.21 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 46,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811.33/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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