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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 244.87 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 244.87 and 140.82 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 244.87 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/244.87 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 244.87 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 34,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482.59/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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