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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.27, 290.95 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.27, 290.95 and 176.26 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.27 : 290.95 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.27/290.95 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.27x = 290.95 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.27x = 51,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282.85/193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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