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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 266.67 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 266.67 and 137.14 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 266.67 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/266.67 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 266.67 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 36,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,571.12/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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