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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 290.78 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 290.78 and 175.41 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 290.78 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/290.78 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 290.78 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 51,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,004.84/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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