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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.39 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.39 and 177.44 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.39 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.39 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.39 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 51,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,524.46/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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