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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 265.79 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 265.79 and 176.93 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 265.79 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/265.79 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 265.79 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 47,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,024.01/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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