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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.96 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.96 and 177.02 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.96 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.96 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.96 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 51,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,328.72/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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