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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 289.37 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 289.37 and 179.58 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 289.37 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/289.37 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 289.37 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 51,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,962.72/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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