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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 288.99 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 288.99 and 177 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 288.99 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/288.99 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 288.99 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 51,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,151.23/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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