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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 266.97 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 266.97 and 178.72 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 266.97 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/266.97 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 266.97 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 47,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712.88/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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