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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.95, 290.47 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.95, 290.47 and 176.21 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.95 : 290.47 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.95/290.47 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.95x = 290.47 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.95x = 51,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181.39/192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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