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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 289.28 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 289.28 and 178.43 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 289.28 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/289.28 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 289.28 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 51,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,616.23/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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