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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 246.22 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 246.22 and 138.92 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 246.22 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/246.22 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 246.22 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 34,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204.88/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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