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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 267.14 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 267.14 and 178.32 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 267.14 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/267.14 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 267.14 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 47,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,636.40/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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