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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 287.77 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 287.77 and 174.68 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 287.77 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/287.77 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 287.77 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 50,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267.66/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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