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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 268.79 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 268.79 and 133.20 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 268.79 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/268.79 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 268.79 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 35,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.16/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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