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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 266.38 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 266.38 and 133.89 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 266.38 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/266.38 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 266.38 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 35,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,664.45/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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