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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 289.11 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 289.11 and 178.32 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 289.11 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/289.11 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 289.11 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 51,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554.10/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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