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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 267.38 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 267.38 and 126.83 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 267.38 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/267.38 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 267.38 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 33,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,911.17/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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