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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 289.37 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 289.37 and 177.73 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 289.37 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/289.37 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 289.37 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 51,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,429.45/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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