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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 289.96 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 289.96 and 177.41 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 289.96 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/289.96 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 289.96 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 51,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,441.80/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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