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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.78 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.78 and 131.39 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.78 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.78 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.78 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 35,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052.22/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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