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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 288.04 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 288.04 and 179.96 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 288.04 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/288.04 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 288.04 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 51,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,835.68/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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