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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 268.96 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 268.96 and 177.60 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 268.96 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/268.96 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 268.96 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 47,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,767.30/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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