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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 267.28 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 267.28 and 176.78 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 267.28 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/267.28 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 267.28 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 47,249.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249.76/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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