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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 266.22 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 266.22 and 176.40 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 266.22 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/266.22 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 266.22 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 46,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,961.21/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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