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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 286.98 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 286.98 and 177.95 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 286.98 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/286.98 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 286.98 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 51,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,068.09/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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