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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 267 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 267 and 137.22 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 267 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/267 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 267 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 36,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637.74/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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