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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 268.29 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 268.29 and 130.50 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 268.29 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/268.29 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 268.29 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 35,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,011.85/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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