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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 289.32 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 289.32 and 177.59 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 289.32 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/289.32 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 289.32 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 51,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,380.40/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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