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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 265.39 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 265.39 and 138.40 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 265.39 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/265.39 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 265.39 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 36,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,729.98/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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