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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 268.11 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 268.11 and 140.06 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 268.11 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/268.11 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 268.11 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 37,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550.15/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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