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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 266.23 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 266.23 and 177.54 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 266.23 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/266.23 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 266.23 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 47,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266.47/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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