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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 266.83 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 266.83 and 179.14 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 266.83 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/266.83 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 266.83 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 47,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798.82/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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