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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 267.01 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 267.01 and 139.47 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 267.01 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/267.01 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 267.01 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 37,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239.88/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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