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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 267.44 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 267.44 and 131.91 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 267.44 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/267.44 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 267.44 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 35,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,277.35/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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