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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 266.36 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 266.36 and 139.15 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 266.36 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/266.36 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 266.36 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 37,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.99/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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