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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 267.12 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 267.12 and 142.14 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 267.12 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/267.12 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 267.12 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 37,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968.44/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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