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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 267.99 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 267.99 and 140.22 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 267.99 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/267.99 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 267.99 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 37,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,577.56/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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