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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 288.87 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 288.87 and 177.58 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 288.87 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/288.87 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 288.87 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 51,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,297.53/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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