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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 289.55 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 289.55 and 176.79 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 289.55 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/289.55 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 289.55 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 51,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,189.54/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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