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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 290.88 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 290.88 and 176.82 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 290.88 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/290.88 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 290.88 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 51,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,433.40/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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