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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.53, 290.40 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.53, 290.40 and 179.76 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.53 : 290.40 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.53/290.40 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.53x = 290.40 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.53x = 52,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202.30/193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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