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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.18 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.18 and 175.52 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.18 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.18 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.18 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 50,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,932.39/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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