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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.50 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.50 and 176.91 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.50 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.50 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.50 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 46,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.61/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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