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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 289.28 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 289.28 and 178.44 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 289.28 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/289.28 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 289.28 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 51,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,619.12/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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