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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 267.20 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 267.20 and 139.60 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 267.20 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/267.20 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 267.20 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 37,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301.12/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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