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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 266.40 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 266.40 and 177.28 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 266.40 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/266.40 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 266.40 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 47,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227.39/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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