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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 289.47 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 289.47 and 179.45 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 289.47 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/289.47 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 289.47 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 51,945.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,945.39/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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