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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 265.91 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 265.91 and 138.80 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 265.91 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/265.91 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 265.91 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 36,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,908.66/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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