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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.75 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.75 and 176.88 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.75 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.75 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.75 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 47,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183.01/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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