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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 247.14 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 247.14 and 139.73 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 247.14 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/247.14 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 247.14 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 34,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,531.64/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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