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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 266.58 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 266.58 and 131.86 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 266.58 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/266.58 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 266.58 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 35,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,151.24/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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