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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 288.44 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 288.44 and 179.04 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 288.44 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/288.44 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 288.44 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 51,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642.30/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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