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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 266.43 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 266.43 and 178.71 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 266.43 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/266.43 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 266.43 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 47,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,613.71/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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