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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.67, 288.74 and 179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.67, 288.74 and 179.71 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.67 : 288.74 = 179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.67/288.74 = 179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.67x = 288.74 × 179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.67x = 51,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,889.47/192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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