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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.73, 290.15 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.73, 290.15 and 175.72 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.73 : 290.15 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.73/290.15 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.73x = 290.15 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.73x = 50,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,985.16/192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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