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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 291.42 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 291.42 and 178.66 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 291.42 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/291.42 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 291.42 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 52,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,065.10/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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