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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.19, 266.99 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.19, 266.99 and 139.51 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.19 : 266.99 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.19/266.99 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.19x = 266.99 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.19x = 37,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247.43/178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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